ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan my fiance visit me on a B2 visa?
If she has a visa she can certainly seek entry.
BoilerMaleWales2009-12-04 01:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa for my fiance
No K1 for a PR.
BoilerMaleWales2009-12-27 14:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa for my fiance
I think that any country that practices these traditions is likely to qualify for escorts B2 Visas.

CR1 sounds best bet.
BoilerMaleWales2009-12-25 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy can't the family attend a wedding on the K1 visa?

By far the best post on this thread. Forget the K visa's unless you and your spouse plan on living abroad, or want to jump through hoops in order for him to gain any kind of normality in the US. CR1 visa has the K visa's beat hands down and is pretty much a no brainer. The K1 IMO is for USC who can only afford one trip abroad to actually meet their future spouse in person. Also CR1 interviews are usually pretty straight forward, unlike the K1 interviews who get the 5th degree when they go in for an interview.


K1 was best in my particular case and the interview was extremely anti climatic. As was everybody else's I witnessed.

YMMV
BoilerMaleWales2010-01-07 09:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy can't the family attend a wedding on the K1 visa?

Just make sure you and your fiance have met in the period of 2 years.

When collecting information that "documents proof of having met your fiance(e) within two years" consider information that "factually" places the two of you together first. This means items such as dated photographs, airlines tickets/stubs (proving you boarded) to their country (or for them to the US and your home city), etc.. You should also consider submitting information that validates your relationship which will help the adjudcator understand the scope of your relationship and acts as secondary evidence (photos together, dated emails -edit out personal items first-, etc..).

1. Copies of all airline boarding passes, train passes, itineraries, hotel receipts, passport stamps (make sure you can read the dates on the stamps), and other documentary evidence that you have met within the last two years. You may want to highlight or place post-it notes indicating the dates and locations on the copies (to make the adjudication easier) for the person reviewing your file.

2. Color Photo's of you and your fiance(e) together. Make sure you write your names, date, and location on the back of every photo. Provide two to five photo's. If you only have a single copy of the photo, then make a color copy and send that. If it is a digital photo, have it printed at a company such as kodakgallery.com. You can also make duplicates of photo's at your local photo store (Walgreeens, CVS, etc). Place photo's in a plastic bag or photo sheet and label the sheet. Note that you may not receive originals of photo's back.

3. The following items will not typically show proof of having met in the last two years however will show proof of an ongoing relationship: Copies of phone bills, cell phone bills, emails (you can edit personal info with a marker), letters (edit personal info also), stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)


Way overkill.
BoilerMaleWales2010-01-06 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy Situation- K-1 , K-3 of justice of the peace
Get married now
BoilerMaleWales2010-01-12 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the toatal cost from start to finish for alien to marry an american and live in america
I reckon that the total cost of my K1 was around $20,000.

But if you move countries it is going to cost.
BoilerMaleWales2010-01-23 21:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI have a K1 paperwork question, but also need advice - My fiance is giving up hope that we will ever be together :'(
Sounds like he wants you to move there. Multi national relationships are a two way road.

My guess is it would be much miuch easier and quicker.
BoilerMaleWales2010-01-27 16:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion of the context of hardship in K1

Shane,

You might want to check out http://immigrate2us.net

They specialize in hardship waivers, though most are for illegal entry bans and such I believe they have a section on medical issues.


I have never seen one on there. Mostly Mexico and spouses who have travelled, not legally.
BoilerMaleWales2010-02-16 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion of the context of hardship in K1

Out of the 3 contexts I mentioned, I don't see where any were chosen. I re-read every post multiple times already, but it's not just about the advice.


Are you bed ridden?

If you can get around the chnces of a waiver are very very very low.
BoilerMaleWales2010-02-16 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion of the context of hardship in K1
I thought he was talking about hand as in card hand, not that his hand was the issue.
BoilerMaleWales2010-02-15 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion of the context of hardship in K1

So I do also need a reason why she couldn't travel? I'm pretty certain I have a chance at the hardship but also with the issue I mentioned I doubt I she could get a tourist visa, but any suggestions for ways she could meet me? Sorry i know that's another board.


A country you could travel to and she could get a visa to.

I thought Philippines did not accept co sponsors?
BoilerMaleWales2010-02-15 18:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion of the context of hardship in K1
From my experience the Airlines are very good at dealing with people with disabilities.
BoilerMaleWales2010-02-15 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if he was here illegally?
Laurel Scott has her money back guarantee, she would not offer that unless the chances were pretty good.

Mexico is unusual in that they have fast track system where you can be gone for just a few days, everywhere else seems about a year.

Sooner you start the sooner you finish.
BoilerMaleWales2010-02-18 23:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan my US fiance just be refused time off for emmigrating/helping me move?
Well put

I am probably considered a softie, UK background, but when shove comes to push so be it. You do not need a reason in my State, but you would never imply anything that might fall into one of the limited exclusions.
BoilerMaleWales2010-03-07 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan my US fiance just be refused time off for emmigrating/helping me move?
Ditto
BoilerMaleWales2010-03-07 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan my US fiance just be refused time off for emmigrating/helping me move?
I employ people, no contracts.

They can leave at will, I can fire them at will.

Unemployment benefits could impact my insurance rates, I have had so far one legit claim and two that have been otherwise.

It is VERY different to the uk.
BoilerMaleWales2010-03-07 11:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarrying your girlfriend while she is in the States on Tourist Visa

Well just to be clear once again, I am in no way intending to commit any sort of fraud and have already been looking at the guides to apply for the K-1 visa. Obviously I got some bad advice and I had no idea of the severity of taking this option. I didn't even know that it wasn't legal to take this route, because in my case I would be intending to marry her when she comes. Obviously this is a heated topic but I just don't want people to think that I'm here to do the wrong thing. There is no way I would jeopardize what I have with the most wonderful person I've ever met. How long did it take you guys just to gather all the information you need and get the application sent in? It looks quite daunting to say the least. Thanks again and I really just want to clarify that I'm not at all looking to do anything wrong, just trying to get some advice. Thanks


Listen to your Lawyer.

You will get all sort of half arsed views here, and guess what, none of them are from Lawyers.

I am not a Lawyer either.
BoilerMaleWales2010-03-07 14:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarrying your girlfriend while she is in the States on Tourist Visa

Hi,
I'm not 100% sure that this is the proper forum for this question but I'm new and thought it applied. I am dating a girl from Norway and I talked to an immigration lawyer about marrying her. He told me that one option was that if she was here on a tourist visa and we decided to get married while she was here, that would be ok. So he said we could get married while she was here and then immediately apply for permanent residency but she couldn't go home until residency was granted. This seems almost too easy to me and was wondering if this was a reasonable way to go about things. It seems way less complicated than other options but was just looking for some advice. Thanks a lot, this looks like a really useful site.


My guess is that most lawyers would give you this advise.

And the most popular route.

Some people can not just up sticks.
BoilerMaleWales2010-03-06 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help me about visa 1 i have some question
From what I have seen on this site I would have thought this case was the norm, in fact I can not remember any that did not meet this profile.
BoilerMaleWales2010-03-12 20:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiance had to return to Thailand. What can I do?
By my calculations you have about 4 weeks to try and get the visa revalidated, get a ticket, get here, marry and file for adjustment.
BoilerMaleWales2010-03-28 11:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTourism Visa Question
Her holiday time is tight but she can take 6 months?

There was a thread recently about someone who applied despite advice to the contrary and is now suffering the consequences.
BoilerMaleWales2010-03-29 01:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshere is a case of my friend...
The London Consulate will deal with those who are in the UK on student visa's.
BoilerMaleWales2010-04-06 00:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I apply for a K-1 Visa and a Tourist visa at once?
Perhaps it is me but we seem to be getting more and more weird comments on this board.

You can certainly visit whilst your K1 is processing, I did, many do.

Looks like you might be Czech, I believe they now qualify for VWP, you have to complete ESTA on line for pre clearance, you probably will not need a visa.

Visa are handled by the Consulate, information perinant to you will be on their web site.

You can hold mutiple visa's, different purposes often require different visa's.
BoilerMaleWales2010-04-12 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGod-Forbit it go south, what happens to I-864 Obligations
Move to her country and she can sponsor you.
BoilerMaleWales2010-04-17 22:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHoping to figure out the best way...
It would be probably be much quicker for him to move to Canada.
BoilerMaleWales2010-04-20 08:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan Fiance apply for Tourist Visa while K-1 is yet to be reviewed?
I visited whilst my K1 was under way. Many do.

No harm in applying.
BoilerMaleWales2010-04-28 22:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForeign Fiance flipping out...
Have you thought of moving to her country?
BoilerMaleWales2010-05-06 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCAN HAVE MANY TRAVEL STAMPS IN MY PASSPORT CAN SEND ME IN FRAUD PREVENTION UNIT OR AR???

I don't think you will have problems with the I-129F, but you may have problems during the interview process. In countries where visa fraud is a problem, the embassy frowns on visas that were denied. I know of a VJ member who's fiancee was denied her visa during the interview because 2 years ago she was denied a tourist visa. Just be honest when you complete your I-129F. You don't want to be banned for life from entering the U.S. because of visa fraud.

Good luck.


There must have been something else, that in itself is not a reason for denial.

Edited by Boiler, 17 February 2010 - 02:03 AM.

BoilerMaleWales2010-02-17 02:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCAN HAVE MANY TRAVEL STAMPS IN MY PASSPORT CAN SEND ME IN FRAUD PREVENTION UNIT OR AR???
I think I have clocked up 43 different countries.

They are really only interested in your previous trips to the US, I had to estimate the rest.

Assuming N Korea etc is not on the list.
BoilerMaleWales2010-02-16 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIm new! I need some help!
Hold your horses!

They have not even met yet.

First stop would be arranging a trip to meet, everything else is extremely premature.
BoilerMaleWales2010-05-19 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIm new! I need some help!
A Passport

An Airline Ticket

A visa if needed

Marriage, worry about that much later.
BoilerMaleWales2010-05-18 00:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMexican Divorce
I have ben to Mexico 3 times, no problems, no erosion of freedoms etc etc.

But when you think about it the concept of Mexicans being able to use the VWP is quite funny.

Actually Canadians can not either, but they have their own system.
BoilerMaleWales2009-09-22 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do I begin?

If #2 is about the situation I was talking about... he isn't Algerian. Just to clarify. No deportation order.


If you could post a link to the court case I would like to have a look.
BoilerMaleWales2010-06-24 16:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do I begin?
1. The OP's situation is hardly unusual. There are many people who have gone down that road before.

2. My best guess of the Algerian situation is that there was an outstanding deportation order. A guess and we will never know.
BoilerMaleWales2010-06-23 23:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do I begin?
http://news.bbc.co.u...010/8757085.stm

Be kind, he has had a bad day.
BoilerMaleWales2010-06-23 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do I begin?

I dont have much personal experience with this issue but I have a friend who has been here illegally for 8 yrs. All he did was marry the USC and he is good he has a work permit and Social now....So why would you send your love back home just marry her and do the necessary paperwork that is all you have to do...and get a lawyer to help. Like I said my friend was here 8 yrs illegal he came on a visiting visa and never left and in fact some unfortunate things happend where he was detained and they found out he was here on expired papers and all they did was ask him why did he over stay his visa and gave him a court date to come back (he had gotten married one week before he was detained) but he does have a lawyer to help him with the AOS..I say marry your love and go from there.......No need to send her home and start again and run the risk of her not being able to enter the country again...GOOD LUCK to you!!!


So you start of by saying you do not know and then spend a lot of time proving it.

Weird.
BoilerMaleWales2010-06-21 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do I begin?
immigrate2us has recommendations, does not need to be local as the law is Federal.
BoilerMaleWales2010-06-19 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do I begin?
Hondurans benefit from TPS
BoilerMaleWales2010-06-18 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt didn't work out
It would seem unlikely if there is CIR that it would not include K1 overstayers.

There is also now CoR, not easy, but possible.
BoilerMaleWales2010-06-26 10:33:00